(Callonetta leucophrys)
Ringed teal are one of the smallest ducks in the world at about 38cm in length and weighing 310-340g. These ducks are sexually dimorphic which means the males and females look different. Males have reddish- brown backs with grey sides and a tan breast with black speckles. Females have a duller brown back with brown stripes on a pale chest.
These ducks are native to South America and can be found in Uruguay, Paraguay, northern Argentina and southern Brazil. They are semi- aquatic and spend their time in and around water.
Ringed teal are mainly herbivores, feeding on a variety of aquatic plants as well as seeds and shoots. They will also occasionally feed on aquatic invertebrates.
10-15 years.
Least concern.
Ringed teal are monogamous, meaning they mate for life.
Ringed teal ducklings can fly only 53 days after hatching.
Ringed teal will nest in holes in trees, when the ducklings hatch, they have to leap out of the nest to follow mum and dad to food and water.
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